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Happy Birthday, Don
Today is author Don DeLillo’s 70th birthday. Sure, he’s not Jewish and — as far as I can remember — ...
Jewish Thought, Live, Members of the Scribe
October Mourning and Tikkun Olam
“And you shall lay down, and no man shall terrify you….” Whenever I stand up in shul on Shabbat and ...
Jewish Culture, Jewish Languages, Jewish Literature, Study, Yiddish
Sholem Aleichem
One of the most beloved writers of Yiddish literature, his work inspired the hit musical "Fiddler on the Roof."
LGBTQ & Ally Teen Shabbaton: Intentions for Graduating Seniors
Shabbaton alumni share words of blessing and intention for the participants who are graduating.
Baseless Love
How Tu B’Av, the “Jewish Valentine’s Day,” can prepare us for Yom Kippur.
A Gay Jewish Reading List
Earlier this week, Wayne Hoffman wrote about a funny thing and shared the meaning behind the names of a few of ...
The Mitzvah of Shmita
The concept of the sabbatical year reveals the awesome splendor of God's earth.
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Thought, Sages & Scholars, Study
The Thirteen Principles of Faith
Maimonides' theological principles were never unanimously embraced.
Beliefs & Practices, FAQ, Jewish Ethics, Live
Must One Honor an Abusive Parent?
While honoring parents is a core Jewish value, so is protecting one's health and well-being.
Philanthropy
Links to sites about philanthropy and sites of philanthropic foundations